AI Leadership Level 5

(Apprenticeship Units)

AI Leadership Level 5 is designed for professionals leading teams to implement AI within their organisation. This course develops the skills to guide AI initiatives, make informed decisions, and drive innovation and change.

What does the role consist of?

The AI leadership Apprenticeship Units are short impactful courses which equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively introduce and integrate AI into their organisation. The purpose of the programme is to develop confident leaders who can identify opportunities for AI, oversee implementation, and ensure its responsible and effective use to improve business outcomes.

Explore how AI can be applied across different areas of an organisation, how to assess readiness for adoption, and how to manage AI-related projects and change. Our course will also develop an understanding of data governance, ethical considerations, risk management, and the impact of AI on people, processes, and strategy.

Who is this for?
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Directors and Head of Departments
  • Digital transformation professionals
  • Project and change managers

No prior AI knowledge is needed. This course is for existing employees, aged over 19 and working within/towards a leadership role.

Level 5
Apprenticeship Modules

30 hours over
4 weeks

Online Delivery

No external assessments

The Three Units

Build the AI skills your way.

Each Apprenticeship Unit is a standalone module and funded separately — so you can take just the one that fits your goals, or progress through all three to build the complete skill set.

01

AI Strategy & Opportunity

Unit One

Unlock the potential of AI in the organisation, spot high-impact opportunities, and confidently shape strategies that drive innovation and efficiency.

  • Identify where AI can be applied within an organisation
  • Assess the benefits, risks, and practicality of AI solutions
  • Support the development of plans and business cases for AI adoption
  • Understand organisational readiness for implementing AI
  • Consider ethical, governance, and risk factors when using AI
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02

AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance

Unit Two

Confidently drive the safe and successful adoption of AI, from evaluating and testing solutions through to managing risk, governance, and ethics — ensuring AI is implemented responsibly.

  • Help choose and assess AI tools and suppliers
  • Check risks like data, security, and compliance
  • Put rules and processes in place for using AI safely
  • Make sure AI is used ethically and follows laws and regulations
  • Plan and oversee testing before AI goes live
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03

AI Delivery & Organisational Transformation

Unit Three

Develop the skills to lead the rollout of AI across an organisation, including managing implementation, driving change, and ensuring AI is effectively embedded into business processes.

  • Plan and manage the rollout of AI across an organisation
  • Support teams through change when introducing AI
  • Integrate AI into existing business processes and systems
  • Monitor progress and measure the impact of AI adoption
  • Ensure AI is used effectively to deliver business value
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